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Artist: Wello Rivas
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Bolero composer Wello Rivas is best-known for his hit "Cenizas," which became something of a standard in the Spanish-speaking parts of the Caribbean, finding one of its most celebrated interpretations with singer Xiomara Alfaro's 1972 recording. Among Rivas' other work during the golden age of Caribbean Latin music, his composition "Ashes" is probably the second-best-known. Rivas' boleros were recorded by artists like Perez Prado, Lola Beltran, Javier Solis, and many others, right up to his death. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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Rivas
Departamento de Rivas
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Country Nicaragua
Capital Rivas
Area 2,155 km2 (832 sq mi)
Population 166,900 (2005)
ISO 3166-2 NI-RI

Rivas is a department of the Republic of Nicaragua. It covers an area of 2,155 km² and has a population of 166,900 (2005 census). The department's capital is the city of Rivas.

Rivas is known for its fertile soil and beautiful beaches. Throughout the department, there are many sugar cane, plantain, tobacco, and other crop plantations. The department borders Lake Nicaragua to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The southern part of the department borders with Costa Rica. A small fishermen village, called San Juan del Sur, has turned into a popular tourist attraction because of the great beaches in the area. Another major tourist attraction is Ometepe, a large volcanic island inhabited by about 32,000 people (2005 census).

Municipalities

  1. Altagracia
  2. Belén
  3. Buenos Aires
  4. Cárdenas
  5. Moyogalpa
  6. Potosí
  7. Rivas
  8. San Jorge
  9. San Juan del Sur
  10. Tola

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Coordinates: 11°26′52″N 85°34′17″W / 11.44778°N 85.57139°W / 11.44778; -85.57139


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